February 2020 A couple of years ago we had a call from the Plant Manager of a large, well-known potato chip processing plant. He reported to us – “This plant is not clean, and it stinks! It is an old plant but that is no excuse for it not to be clean & hygienic....
Why it’s not such a good idea as it may first seem… Recently we have been made aware of some consultants to infant formula producers promoting the idea of switching from using the industry standard 70/30 ethanol/water solutions for sanitising, to using anhydrous...
February 2020 No penetrations into the wall – means less opportunities for bacteria harbourage and your building stays looking good for longer. Especially as the needs in your factory changes over time and layouts/machinery placement is altered – simply...
Save money by stopping contamination a different way… In the food processing game, having a “stopping contamination” mind-set is almost second nature – because it has to be. From the design of your factory, the process flow of your production line, to the SOP’s for...
November 2019 Sadly, stories of product recalls due to brush bristles being found in food are not as rare as they should be in NZ, largely due to the operators misunderstanding of correct tool use. Here’s a quick guide to help get a better understanding of the types...